possible discount on water rates

[Graciefer]

I'm not sure if this will help anyone out but it is certainly something i never knew and wish i had a long time ago.......

I have a water meter and frankly the bills have been really taking their toll on us(over £100 per month).

so i bit the bullet and rang the water board and was thrilled to find out that if you have a child/adult with a disability you qualify to be on the social tarrif which caps your bill at £449 per year regardless of how much water you use.
They are sending out forms and there are stipulations about qualifying but she said that if you get childrens tax credits then you should be fine.

I'm not sure if they do this in your area's but if you are on a water meter then get on to your water board and find out!!

Bristol water said no

my freind aske me about this today so had to find thread.
so thought I would bump it

What if you are not metered? I pay two water bills to two different companies but it is not metered

Not sure about that, best bet is to phone them and ask.

Something that I forgot to add when this thread was orginally posted is that with my water company, you can also get on this social tariff if you have 3 children under 16 living in your home.

Not sure if other regions are the same, but for the money that I saved, it may well be worth asking if you are in this position.

Hope this may help some more people cut down those dreaded bills

Bump for the new year.

Fresh bump for those who may have missed this and could benefit

Bumpity bump, for any new posters.